Transition to universal credit: Legislation

In this section of the website you will find all primary and secondary legislation relating to the transition of tax credits claimants to Universal Credit. You can use the navigation on the left or the links below to find the relevant statute, statutory instrument or explanatory notes.

Primary legislation

This section contains links to the Welfare Reform Act and the accompanying explanatory notes.

Secondary Legislation

This section contains secondary legislation including the main Universal Credit Regulations and commencement orders.

Northern Ireland

In this section you will find information about the progress of the Welfare Reform Bill through the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Updated 19 March 2013